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NOTICE: Contour+2, Contour+ and ContourGPS users will need to upgrade their cameras to the latest firmware to work with the newest version of Connect.

BLUETOOTH BUTTON BEHAVIOR CHANGE: To connect to a mobile device the first time, hold Bluetooth button for 5 seconds or more then pair on mobile device. To reconnect Bluetooth after devices are already paired press and release Bluetooth button.

Works with the Contour+2, Contour+ and Contour GPS. Contour Connect version 2.0 turns your Android device into your personal command center. Start and stop recording from your phone or tablet, configure your settings on the fly, line up that perfect shot, check your battery and SD card's memory and make sure you have you GPS locked all from your Android device. Connect is fast, better, stronger, and is the perfect accessory when you're in the field.

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Robandjenni Kebler

Works great on my Galaxy S5 It took me a little bit to figure it out, but once I did, it works perfectly. You must have the Bluetooth on and the two paired for it to work on your phone. You must have the Bluetooth off in order to connect your camera to the computer and view your videos if you wish. Or, just take the SD card out and view them that way. Either way, it works perfectly. Love it. Can't wait to put it to use, too. Oh, make sure the battery on your phone is up if you're going to use the App much. Just one of those normal things to look out for no matter what you're doing.

Lawrence Donnelly

Contour app I have the 2+. The app has no problems connecting or updating the camera. The gps assist and time update features work well. I appreciate the ability to chage settings with out a computer, but the only useful thing from this app is the ability to see what the camera sees while setting up. **CONTOUR PAY ATTENTION HERE: If I can send video from the camera via Bluetooth to phone, Why can't I review my videos on my phone?? I dont want to wait 5hrs, download to a PC and find out I missed the shot!! GAME OVER!

BurnThem Blind

Solution to your problems Update your contour first. Once that is done go to your "settings" on your phone. Then click on your "bluetooth". Run the scan and click on whatever you named your contour. Make sure you have the contour app open while doing this, and it will connect everytime. Ta-da! Tired of seeing horrible reviews from people who can't use some simple problem solving skills.

Shameem Khan

Not Happpy! Doesn't seem to work. I have a Contour GPS and am having absolutely no luck. Updated the FW and downloaded the latest App. I did read the reviews before I purchased the camera and well, thought it would be OK. Guess I should have listened to the hundred of negative comments on here.

Frank Seeley

CONTOUR +2 PAIRED WITH SAMSUNG S3 I have an Samsung S3, which I paired to the Contour +2. After following the directions, it worked great out of the box. I got a second one, but it didn't pair with my camera, but it took great video. That is all I needed for a second camera. I may send it back for repairs.

Brad Carlton

Works fine once you Pair 1st. Pair the phone with Galaxy S3 first before opening the app, then open the Contour App and its works. Don't be a dum dum and just open app and expect it to work like I did first. Works good, sorta limited in function, but same limits as phone. It's a contour, not a Panasonic HVX200.

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Robandjenni Kebler October 12, 2014

Works great on my Galaxy S5 It took me a little bit to figure it out, but once I did, it works perfectly. You must have the Bluetooth on and the two paired for it to work on your phone. You must have the Bluetooth off in order to connect your camera to the computer and view your videos if you wish. Or, just take the SD card out and view them that way. Either way, it works perfectly. Love it. Can't wait to put it to use, too. Oh, make sure the battery on your phone is up if you're going to use the App much. Just one of those normal things to look out for no matter what you're doing.

Contour app I have the 2+. The app has no problems connecting or updating the camera. The gps assist and time update features work well. I appreciate the ability to chage settings with out a computer, but the only useful thing from this app is the ability to see what the camera sees while setting up. **CONTOUR PAY ATTENTION HERE: If I can send video from the camera via Bluetooth to phone, Why can't I review my videos on my phone?? I dont want to wait 5hrs, download to a PC and find out I missed the shot!! GAME OVER!

Solution to your problems Update your contour first. Once that is done go to your "settings" on your phone. Then click on your "bluetooth". Run the scan and click on whatever you named your contour. Make sure you have the contour app open while doing this, and it will connect everytime. Ta-da! Tired of seeing horrible reviews from people who can't use some simple problem solving skills.

Not Happpy! Doesn't seem to work. I have a Contour GPS and am having absolutely no luck. Updated the FW and downloaded the latest App. I did read the reviews before I purchased the camera and well, thought it would be OK. Guess I should have listened to the hundred of negative comments on here.

CONTOUR +2 PAIRED WITH SAMSUNG S3 I have an Samsung S3, which I paired to the Contour +2. After following the directions, it worked great out of the box. I got a second one, but it didn't pair with my camera, but it took great video. That is all I needed for a second camera. I may send it back for repairs.

Works fine once you Pair 1st. Pair the phone with Galaxy S3 first before opening the app, then open the Contour App and its works. Don't be a dum dum and just open app and expect it to work like I did first. Works good, sorta limited in function, but same limits as phone. It's a contour, not a Panasonic HVX200.

Works fine with Samsung S3 Android 4.3 Paired immediately. App didn't work i.e. find dthe camera first time but since then has worked OK. Press BT button and run the app. Has last camera firmware update. Main use is in car so app not too critical for me but it works.

Samsung S lll I use this on a Samsung S lll and have never had any problems. It connected for me the first time every time 2 months ago. I cannot for the life of me understand why ppl are having problems. Send me your phone and I'll get it to work :-) The GoPro app doesn't allow you to view live recording, Contour does

JESSE, CONTOUR+2 I downloaded the app to my HTC1X. I have used this phone with my Contour+ with little problems. I had to uninstall the app and re-install it. However I am unable to move the app to the shortcut plus it won't pair with the cameras. But I won't give up because I know it will work. I have faith in Contour. I now have 4 cameras, the oldest is a Model 1300 HD1080P, Contour+ and 2 Contour+2s. I won my 1st Contour in Aug. 2011 from Contour. I still enjoy them. THIS IS AN UPDATE ON MY PROGRESS: I was doing a coup

Indispensable in the field A great app and indipensable in the field. Very useful for lining up a shot, or helmet mount placement, as well as changing settings and monitoring battery life. Two features would make this perfect. Being able to stream live video while recording and far more importantly, reviewing and managing the shots you've already taken. The bluetooth connection is fast enough to stream video so why not allow the user to stream existing files so we can see what shots we've made a mess off so we can delete the files and reshoot before getting back home to a laptop.

Needs work, mic setti gs not right on galaxy s3 I really like my contour +2 but this application needs some serious work. The mic settings on my computer show up to level 59 though that may not even be right but in this app on my galaxy s3 it only shows to level 42. The # is visible on the app if changed on the pc but if you change it in the app it will not let you go passed 42... that is very annoying as at times I need to make adjustments on the fly but can't because the app doesn't allow the adjustments tk work.

Works good fa me! I seen a lot of negative comments but I bought the contour camera on sale to give it a shot and I have the s4 and they seem to work fine together. together. Didnt want the gopro bc I didnt wanna strap it to the middle of my head, I prefer the side mount on the headstrap for the contour.

to ever one it das work great !! 1. the first things is to clean your phone up !!! Using CCLEANER it the best cleaner out there !! 2. clean up your phone then reboot it, and clean it again, then reboot again 3. then download the app contour ones you download and have it installed, reboot your cell phone ! 4. then go to your setting on your cell phone, then go to your bluetooth setting and make sure it on, if it not on trun it on !! 5. then go in to bluetooth, setting on your cell phone ! and make your cell phone can be seen by the cam !!!!!!! make sure the cam is on and your cell is still on the bluetoolth screen on your cell, then cam and hold down the bluetooth for about 5 to 10 sec then click on on your cell phone scan, it will find it, give it some time u may have to do it 2 or 3 time it will find it 6 then you will see it show up on your bluetooth screen, then click on it, it will paired with the phone 7. then trun on the contour app follow the screen, as they say it .then it will load up it works on samsung PHONES phone android 4.1.2 JELLY_BEAN AND ON samsung PHONES S'6 BOTH WORK GREAT ! MIKEY i for got to say last night ..you have to format the sd card

So far ... so good. Can be helpful with setting up shots.. and changing settings. EXCEPT for the bug I found: the setting values differ between the PC Storyteller app and this Android app. They state the settings are different from each other... and I dont know what one is telling the truth.

I have two Contour +2 cameras. I have tried both and no way will they connect. I uninstalled the app and reinstalled, I have double checked the cameras software-no use both will do nothing using this. ONE STAR is one to many for this junk.

Stay away from contour Not only do their camera's suck but their customer service is garbage. After the USB port came loose in my camera, Contour told me to just buy another one. That's the worst CS I have ever had. Gopro's function better and have better CS. Going with them from now on.

newest version doesnt work used to be able to use the app on my old droid charge. now, after i have updated firmware (actually havent seen a new update in years) and reinstalled the app all i can do is pair with the camera. wont work on the charge and wont work on galaxy S4. it will attempt to connect then say no camera detected. get your chit together contour. after i copy over the .bin file the whole press bluetooth button, power on and wait for flashing red lights thing doesnt happen. the unit is powered on but nothing happens. step 10 in maually installing FW fails.

Contour Connect App Lots of complaints about this app online. Haven't found anyone who has had success with it. I was able to pair my device, then the app says it is connecting my camera and just keeps spinning and spinning!

Contour+/1080HD I have the contour+ and the 1080 HD . Love them both. Yes I have a few problems with the + and my HTC 1x phone. But nothing I haven't been able to correct. Very, very upset contour has closed their doors. Was in the process of ordering a 3rd contour. :-(

Very sad in deed... I used this app for a long time to do exactly what it was supposed to do, use it as a view finder. After not using it for about 3 weeks I tried using it again in prep for a climbing event I'm going to and was unable to use it for its primary function as the view finder. Both my phone and tablet are able to find the Bluetooth but the app can't seem to do its job and find it. I'll probably switch to something better in the near future and discourage others from using this product.

Initial setup tends to be difficult, then works just fine I've struggled with the initial setup on two different android devices over the past year. Eventually it get the device paired and the app to recognize the pairing, and then everything worked fine.

Apptastic I have absolutely loved this app for using my contour +2 have never had a problem in the past 2 years I have used my camera! And I had the app on 2 different phones took a little to get used to to begin with but have had a blast with it

Limited Usefullness Difficult to pair with galaxy s3, and has limited useability when paired. Video feed is poor quality, and so jerky as to be useful for static framing only. camera settings are limited compared to the PC. This app is only suited for limited "in the field" adjustment and framing. use a USBOTG cable and file browser to access and view vide stored on cameras sd card..

I have a Contour+2. It's such an expensive camera and I'm extremely disappointed that this feature never works. It never pairs with my Android device and is extremely frustrating when I'm trying to get footage doing sports or I'm out and about. Seriously I get a better connection and clearer image from a £23 Chinese action camera I bought off eBay, as it connects through its own Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth. Poor effort.

One Love - contour connect This app is fantastic. After initially set up correctly once it connects over and over again flawlessly. And the video quality is surprisingly good for Bluetooth streaming. Cant wait till the next update. Who knows what the contour engineers could add to this. I can think of a couple grand ideas. Keep up the great work and keep on recording! You only live this life one time and that should be enough! Do it right the first time and you'll fall in love forever!

App and camera are useless Borrowed the contour gps from work. I was really excited to use it, until i found out just how crappy it and the app are. I've spent hours trying to set it up to no avail. I've reformatted the card dozens of times. Uninstalled and reinstalled the app. I thought i had it working, i took the camera to my local hill, everything was going good until i got home. The only video i got was my first chairlift ride, everything after was corrupt. Just say no to contour.

Completely useless If the ability to view your shot via smartphone is what you are looking for, avoid Contour Connect. The only way I have managed to connect is by doing a fresh install and rebooting phone and camera EVERY TIME. Contour, please sort this out. (Galaxy S4)

bluetooth pairing & reconnection *rarely* work not sure if it's the software, hardware or both at fault, but connecting android devices (for me, galaxy s2, s3, note 10.1) is pretty hopeless. in the extremely rare cases the bt connection works, the remote functionality is annoyingly limited. perhaps time to upgrade to a gopro hero3 black edition...

Works with original Roam Really pleased to discover the app works with my original Roam flashed with Roam 2 firmware (version 2.16). Connected camera to my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge via a USB OTG cable. Allows me to change camera settings, view recorded view and delete if required. Has breathed new life in to my Contour Roam.

Great and bad Contour made a great camera with awful software support. It's obvious they can't rebound after closing doors few years back. It's a 50/50 chance software works on phone and computer. I've owned my contour for over 2 years and get frustrated every attempt to use the app. Trust my my phone is in great condition for the people saying clean your phone up!? S7edge here. Sad guess I'm in the market for a Garmin Sony or gopro.

Very useful but a lot of bugs still to be fixed I do like this app. It would make this easier if it didn't annoy me so much. Its automatically starts when I turn or restart my phone. Also it can take up to 10 mins to find my camera which drains power on my phone and camera. All said and done it is very useful when its running and good fun. The camera is what's its all about really and that's perfect.

Bluetooth Android 4.4.2 and Contour GPS (F/W v1.20.15) Issues Bluetooth connectivity with Android 4.4.2 and Contour GPS (F/W v1.20.15) NEEDS WORK! This is the ONLY sequence that allows me to connect via BT to my Android phone: 1. Android: Unpair ALL PAIRED DEVICES 2. Android: Turn BT Off, then On 3. Contour GPS: Turn On 4. ContourGPS: Turn BT on (hold top BT button down 5 secs and release) 5. Android: When "Contour GPS" appears as an AVAILABLE DEVICE, select it and IMMEDIATELY (while still in the process of PAIRING): 6. Android: Start Contour Connect Contour Connect is now connected to Android via BT. ie. It seems that the Contour Connect software does not PAIR the BT devices correctly - you need to initiate PAIRing manually for it to work. Other than this, which is REALLY, REALLY, REALLY annoying, the software works great.

Hopeless to connect When it does connect it works great. But it never connects lol. Also contour+2 has issues in cold weather so don't get it if you want to use it for snow activities. Will be getting a GoPro next.

Works great I have used this app on 2 different phones. Pair it with phone just like any other bluetooth device first. Then run app with camera off. Turn bluetooth on camera on after app is already running and searching for camera. Works for me everytime.